Hep Free NYC

2025 EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on Hep B (Hep B Foundation)
2025-09-04 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting
2025 EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on Hep B
Thursday, September 4 | 11:30 AM
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Description:
Join Hep B Foundation for an in-depth overview of the updated 2025 EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on Hep B. This session will highlight key changes in diagnosis, treatment strategies, and long-term management, with a focus on how these updates impact clinical practice. Whether you’re a hepatologist, infectious disease specialist, primary care provider, community member, an individual with lived experience, this webinar will provide practical insights to enhance patient care and stay aligned with the latest evidence-based recommendations.
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CME/CNE/CEU | Hep C: Epidemiology, Natural History & Diagnosis (Empire Liver Foundation)
2025-09-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C: Epidemiology, Natural History & Diagnosis
Thursday, September 4 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit offered per webinar
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Description:
The current, simplified oral direct-acting antivirals regimen provides an important opportunity for all clinical settings, including primary care, to treat and cure Hep C. Clinical providers in NYC are invited to a 4-part live webinar series on Hep C screening and management presented by liver disease specialists. Join more than 6,000 physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs and pharmacists in NYC, and nationally, who have benefited from Empire Liver Foundation’s clinical education webinars. Join all webinars or a single session!
Speaker:
Arun Jesudian, MD
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6th Annual Hep B Community Forum (Hep B Foundation)
2025-09-08 08:00 - 09:00
6th Annual Hep B Community Forum
Monday, September 8 | 8 – 9 AM
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Description:
The 2025 Hep B Community Forum will be a hybrid event held on Sept. 8 in Berlin, just prior to the opening of the International Hep B Meeting. This unique, free event brings together scientists, public health professionals and people living with Hep B and D to exchange knowledge, share lived experiences and strengthen collaboration in the fight against Hep B.
The goal? To foster communication and community engagement that help drive progress toward a cure and eliminate stigma and discrimination
Objectives:

Updates on the Hep B and D treatment landscape in Germany
Epidemiology and progress on Hep B elimination, including current challenges
Lived experiences of Hep B in Europe – interactive panel session
Moderated discussion and open Q&A with audience participation

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The Intersection of the Opioid Crisis & Hep C (NYS Health Dept)
2025-09-09 13:00 - 15:00
The Intersection of the Opioid Crisis & Hep C
Tuesday, September 9 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:

The goal of this two-hour webinar for health and human services providers is to inform providers about the impact of the nation’s opiate crisis on the Hep C epidemic, so that they may better serve and address barriers for clients who are living with Hep C and/or have a relationship with opioid use.
Objectives:

Discuss the history of both epidemics nationwide and within New York State
Describe the relationship between Hep C and opioid use
Identify harm reduction strategies for their clients
Highlight how the New York State Hep C Elimination Plan works to address health inequities among priority populations who are living with Hep C and/or use opioids

Intended Audience:
Case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers and all other non-physician health and human services manager.
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Exploring the Overlap Between NCDs & Communicable Diseases (Global Health Council)
2025-09-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Exploring the Overlap Between NCDs & Communicable Diseases
Wednesday, September 10 | 9 – 10 AM
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Description:
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and communicable diseases are often viewed in isolation – but in reality, they are deeply interconnected.
Preventing and managing communicable diseases can reduce the risk of developing many NCDs. Additionally, individuals living with communicable diseases frequently face comorbidities that are noncommunicable in nature.
With viral hepatitis being the leading cause of liver cancer, a deadly NCD with diagnosis rates set to double by 2040, this webinar by the Global Health Council and WHA is a critical opportunity to explore how integrated approaches can improve health outcomes worldwide
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Hep C Prevention with Young People Who Use Drugs (NYS Health Dept)
2025-09-10 13:00 - 15:00
Hep C Prevention with Young People Who Use Drugs
Wednesday, September 10 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:

This 90-minute training will discuss the high Hep C incidence and low treatment initiation rates among young people who use drugs (YPWUD). This training will help participants understand that novel, simplified care models need to be developed to engage, treat, and cure hard-to-reach patient populations, such as YPWUD.
Objectives:

Describe the scope of Hep C among YPWUD
Explain the association between the emerging epidemic of Hep C among young persons and the opioid epidemic
Identify factors that can impact YPWUD and vulnerability for Hep C
Identify the principles of youth-centered, harm reduction-oriented service provisions; and
Identify strategies for Hep C prevention, care, and treatment for young PWUD

Intended Audience:
Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, Hep C, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
2025-09-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
Thursday, September 11 | 3 – 4 PM
Email Frank or Shreya to RSVP
Description:
Hep B Foundation, in partnership with AAPCHO (Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations), created and co-chairs Hep B United, a national coalition of 30+ member coalitions in 26 cities and 15 states, that are working to address Hep B in their local communities. With our leadership, Hep B United members are finding success in bringing together key stakeholders such as community-based organizations, healthcare providers, hospitals and clinics, state and local health departments, student groups, and elected officials and community leaders to increase Hep B awareness, screening, vaccination and linkage to care in high-risk communities.
To learn more about Hep B United, visit www.hepbunited.org.
Join Hep B United Monthly Coalition Call by emailing Frank Hood at frank.hood@hepb.org or Shreya at shreya.koirala@hepb.org.

CME/CNE/CEU | Hep C Treatment (Empire Liver Foundation)
2025-09-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Treatment
Thursday, September 11 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit offered per webinar
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Description:
The current, simplified oral direct-acting antivirals regimen provides an important opportunity for all clinical settings, including primary care, to treat and cure Hep C. Clinical providers in NYC are invited to a 4-part live webinar series on Hep C screening and management presented by liver disease specialists. Join more than 6,000 physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs and pharmacists in NYC, and nationally, who have benefited from Empire Liver Foundation’s clinical education webinars. Join all webinars or a single session!
Speaker:
Abigail Hunter, FNP, MPH
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Free Hep B Screening (Korean Community Services)
2025-09-13 10:30 - 14:30
Free Hep B Screening
Saturday, September 13 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Herald Gospel Plaza (42 – 35 Main Street, 2 Fl, Flushing, NY 11355)
Description:
Korean Community Services (KCS) is providing free Hep B screenings at the Herald Gospel Plaza. With just one simple blood test, you can check for Hep B and antibody retention!
KCS Liver Health Team is seeking meaningful stories from those living with Hep B. Participants who take part in a relaxed one-on-one conversation will receive a $100 gift card. Your experience can lead to greater understanding and positive change.
For more information, please call 718-791-2197 (English) or 917-285-4164 (Korean)
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Nutrition and Liver Health (NYS Health Dept)
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:30
Nutrition and Liver Health
Tuesday, September 16 | 1 – 2:30 PM
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Description:

The goal of this 90-minute webinar is to help health and human services providers understand the impact of nutrition on liver health that will inform their work with clients.
Objectives:

Identify three functions of the liver
Describe how diet and lifestyle affect liver health
Understand how nutrition can help in the care of liver disease
Identify strategies to support clients’ nutritional health

Intended Audience:
Non-physician health and human services providers including case managers, social workers, patient navigators, and peer workers.
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B Informed: Cultural Considerations for Hep B Events (Hep B United)
2025-09-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
B Informed: Cultural Considerations for Hep B Events
Tuesday, September 16 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:
Join Hep B United for a session focused on the crucial role of culture in public health education, especially around Hep B screening and vaccination efforts in diverse communities. Featured speakers will share real-world insights on how cultural nuances shape community engagement, influence perception, and impact health behaviors—particularly in the context of Hep B. Through this session, attendees will gain practical understanding of how to craft effective, culturally considerate health campaigns that build trust and drive impact.
Speakers:
Dr. Zing Jhang, Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)
Sonje Calamese, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas (NIDOA)
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HIV & Hep C Co-Infection (NYS Health Dept)
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00
HIV & Hep C Co-Infection
Wednesday, September 17 | 10 AM – 12 PM
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Description:

More than 25% of people living with HIV in the United States are co-infected with the Hep C. Among people who acquired HIV as a result of injection drug use, the rates of HIV/Hep C co-infection may be as high as 90%. Hep C screening is recommended for all persons living with HIV.
This 90-minute webinar from the Regional Training Center is for health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV and who need updated information about HIV/Hep C co-infection in order to provide effective services to their clients.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Recall basic information about the liver and Hep C, including transmission, prevention, course of illness, screening and treatment
Counsel their HIV positive client about the importance of knowing their Hep C status
Describe how co-infection with HIV and Hep C affects the progression of each disease;
Recall current trends and improvements in treatment for people who are co-infected with HIV and Hep C
List at least three additional service needs of people with HIV who are also co-infected with Hep C

Intended Audience:
Any health or human services provider or HIV, Hep C or Harm Reduction Peer Worker
Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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Hep C Overview (NYS Health Dept)
2025-09-17 13:00 - 15:00
Hep C & Pregnancy
Wednesday, September 17 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:

Social services providers are in a unique position to offer support to clients living with or at risk for Hep C . This two-hour webinar provides an overview of Hep C transmission, disease progression, testing and treatment.
Objectives:

Recall basic facts about who is affected by Hep C in New York State.
Recall basic facts about the functions of the liver and how liver damage affects the body.
Describe how Hep C is and is not transmitted.
Describe to clients the spectrum of illness for Hep C.
Describe the two-step testing algorithm for Hep C.
Describe the goals of Hep C treatment.

Intended Audience:
Non-physician health and human services providers including case managers, social workers, patient navigators, and peer workers.
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Hep C Elimination Community of Practice: Prisons & Jails (International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users)
2025-09-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Elimination Community of Practice: Prisons & Jails
Wednesday, September 17 | 5 – 6 PM
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Description:
Join this interactive webinar hosted by The International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU). This webinar aims to facilitate a community of practice, providing a platform to discuss any ongoing challenges and share innovative solutions in Hep C service delivery. Engage with peers, learn from real-world experiences, and contribute to the collective effort to enhance Hep C care models.
This webinar is designed for all those involved in Hep C care and management in the United States. While it targets individuals who have attended one of our Hep C Intervention Symposia, we warmly welcome the participation of anyone working towards Hep C elimination.
This webinar will cover:

Peer-led education programs in prisons in New Mexico
The delivery of Hep C care in parish jails in Louisiana
Engaging correctional staff in the delivery of Hep C care

Speakers:
Karla Thornton, MD, MPH, Interim Executive Director, Project ECHO® | Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
CAPT Chad A Garrett, MA, BSN, RN, CAPT, U.S. Public Health Service, Health Program Manager, Prisons Division, National Institute of Corrections
Jean Schexnayder, Corrections Coordinator, Louisiana Office of Public Health STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program
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CME/CNE/CEU | Hep C Complications (Empire Liver Foundation)
2025-09-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Complications
Thursday, September 18 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit offered per webinar
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Description:
The current, simplified oral direct-acting antivirals regimen provides an important opportunity for all clinical settings, including primary care, to treat and cure Hep C. Clinical providers in NYC are invited to a 4-part live webinar series on Hep C screening and management presented by liver disease specialists. Join more than 6,000 physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs and pharmacists in NYC, and nationally, who have benefited from Empire Liver Foundation’s clinical education webinars. Join all webinars or a single session!
Speaker:
Paul Gaglio, MD, FACP, AGAF, FAASLD
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Free Hep B Screening (Korean Community Services)
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00
Free Hep B Screening
Saturday, September 20 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: KCS Bayside (203-05 32nd Ave, Bayside, NY 11361)
Description:
Korean Community Services (KCS) is providing free Hep B screenings at the Herald Gospel Plaza. With just one simple blood test, you can check for Hep B and antibody retention!
KCS Liver Health Team is seeking meaningful stories from those living with Hep B. Participants who take part in a relaxed one-on-one conversation will receive a $100 gift card. Your experience can lead to greater understanding and positive change.
For more information, please call 718-791-2197 (English) or 917-285-4164 (Korean)
View flyer here

Hep C Basics for Peer Workers (NYS Health Dept)
2025-09-22 13:00 - 15:00
Hep C Basics for Peer Workers
Monday, September 22 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:

This 2-hour training will offer peer workers information about Hep C and will cover basic facts about Hep A and B.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Recall basic facts about the who is affected by Hep C in New York State
Recall basic facts about the functions of the liver
Describe how Hep C is and is not transmitted
Share information with others about viral hepatitis prevention and harm reduction strategies
Recall recommendations regarding who should be screened for hepatitis B and C
Describe the two step testing algorithm for Hep C
Recall resources for Hep C testing in NYS
Describe to clients the spectrum of illness for Hep C
Recall key facts about new treatments for Hep C and resources for Hep C treatment in NYS
Counsel clients with Hep C about the importance of vaccination for Hep A and B, avoiding alcohol, good liver health practices and avoiding re-infection
Recall NYS AIDS Institute Hep C Peer Worker competencies

Intended Audience:
Peer workers interested in educating others about Hep C.
Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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Hep C & Pregnancy (NYS Health Dept)
2025-09-23 13:00 - 15:00
Hep C & Pregnancy
Tuesday, September 23 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:

The goal of this two-hour webinar is to bring awareness to the topic of Hep C among pregnant persons and people with the capacity to get pregnant, support non-clinicals providers in understanding the importance of promoting health among clients as it relates to Hep C, and educate providers about the importance of linkages to care and reducing potential Hep C transmission.
Objectives:

Describe an overview of Hep C
Understand the epidemiology of Hep C among pregnant people and people with the capacity to get pregnant
Explain Hep C testing as part of routine prenatal care, highlighting recent legislation that mandates universal Hep C screening among pregnant people.
Identify factors of perinatal transmission
Describe care and treatment for Hep C in pregnant people
Summarize harm reduction techniques to reduce future transmission and promote health
Refer clients to NYS Hep C resources

Intended Audience:
Non-medical service providers, such as case managers, social workers, patient navigators, peer workers; and People living with HIV and/or Hep C.
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CME/CNE/CEU | Hep C Treatment in People Who Inject Drugs (Empire Liver Foundation)
2025-09-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Treatment in Persons Who Inject Drugs
Thursday, September 25 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit offered per webinar
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Description:
The current, simplified oral direct-acting antivirals regimen provides an important opportunity for all clinical settings, including primary care, to treat and cure Hep C. Clinical providers in NYC are invited to a 4-part live webinar series on Hep C screening and management presented by liver disease specialists. Join more than 6,000 physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs and pharmacists in NYC, and nationally, who have benefited from Empire Liver Foundation’s clinical education webinars. Join all webinars or a single session!
Speaker:
Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH
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8th Annual Liver Health Forum (Korean Community Services)
2025-10-02 17:30 - 19:00
8th Annual Liver Health Forum
Thursday, October 2 | 5:30 – 7 PM
Location: KCS Community Center (203-05 32nd Ave, Bayside, NY 11361)
To register call 718-791-2197 (English) or 917-285-4164 (Korean)
Description:
Join Korean Community Services (KCS) Annual Liver Health Forum to understand fatty liver and fibrosis. *Dinner and refreshments are served.
Speakers:
Lawrence Lau, MD, Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
James Park, MD, Transplant Hepatologist Northwell Transplant Institute
Chang Ho Suk, MD, Gastroenterology and Liver Disease

Hep C Intervention Symposium (International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users)
2025-10-03 09:30 - 15:00
Hep C Intervention Symposium
Friday, October 3 | 9:30 AM – 3 PM
Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown (340 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004)
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Description:
Join the International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) for this symposium focusing on the practical implementation of evidence-based interventions for Hep C and harm reduction such as point-of-care testing, peer support, care navigation, outreach and case finding. This Symposium will be held adjacent to the ‘Doing it in the Dessert: Viral Hepatitis and STI Elimination Summit, organized by Ven Centres and Arizona Liver Health.
This symposium is intended for anyone interested in implementing or scaling up interventions for Hep C in their service setting, including healthcare providers, community members and policymakers from a variety of settings, e.g. primary care, drug and alcohol services, corrections, outreach, homelessness, mental health, needle and syringe services & health departments.
The symposium will showcase good practice interventions and models of care, highlighting key research, challenges and learnings in a collaborative coaching environment, with the aim of supporting participants to develop or enhance their own models of care.
Objectives:

Understand evidence-based interventions demonstrated to enhance the Hep C care cascade
Understand the Hep C care cascade and be able to identify areas for enhancement in service delivery (including case finding and linkage to care)
Describe how a range of interventions work and how they can be implemented to enhance models of Hep C and
integrated HIV care and overcome barriers to case finding, testing, diagnosis and linkage to care
Identify suitable interventions to enhance service delivery
Analyze barriers of implementing successful interventions and how to overcome them

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Hep Free NYC Community Meeting (Hep Free NYC)
2025-10-07 16:00 - 18:00
Hep Free NYC Community Meeting
Tuesday, October 7 | 4 – 6 PM
Location: National Harm Reduction Coalition (22 W 27th St, 5th FL, NY, NY 10001)
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Description:
Join Hep Free NYC Advocacy Leadership committee for an in person community meeting. The purpose of this gathering is to meet new people and network, identify new partnerships and learn about new resources. Space is limited.
This is an opportunity for people to be in community with one another and learn ways to get involved with advocacy!
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Minimal Residual Disease: Exploring the Impact on Cancer Early Detection & Personalized Care (Prevent Cancer Foundation)
2025-10-08 13:00 - 14:00
Minimal Residual Disease: Exploring the Impact on Cancer Early Detection & Personalized Care
Wednesday, October 8 | 1 – 2 PM
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Description:
This session will delve into the cutting-edge science of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) testing, a revolutionary approach to cancer detection. They’ll explore how these tests can help determine prognosis/relapse risk, find early recurrence and individualize treatment to improve patient outcomes. More details coming soon!
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CME/CNE/CEU | Hep C Treatment in People Experiencing Homelessness (Empire Liver Foundation)
2025-10-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Treatment in People Experiencing Homelessness
Thursdays, October 16 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit offered per webinar
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Description:
This training is designed to educate clinical providers on current Hep C screening and treatment guidelines and how to best support people experiencing homelessness to complete their Hep C treatment.
Objectives:

Acquire a basic understanding of Hep C screening and treatment
Learn how to support people experiencing homelessness to complete their Hep C treatment
Hone their engagement practices with people facing multiple social, medical, and emotional challenges
Remain engaged with people who are highly transient in the homeless service system

Speaker:
Abigail Hunter, FNP-BC, MSN, MPH, Clinical Program Manager, Mount Sinai Health System
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Trauma & Its Impact on Clients with HIV/STIs/Hep C (Regional Training Center)
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00
This two-hour webinar from the Regional Training Center will introduce providers
to trauma and the impact on clients with HIV/STIs/Hep C. This course will review
the definition of trauma and trauma informed care.
Objectives

Define trauma and list examples of trauma that clients with HIV/STIs/Hep C encounter
Describe the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study and its importance to providers
Define trauma informed care
List at least 5 triggers that may re-traumatize clients with HIV/STIs/Hep

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Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call (National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable)
2025-10-23 15:00 - 16:00
Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call
Thursday, October 23 | 3 – 4 PM
Email Adrienne Simon to RSVP
Purpose:
Advocate for accessible, affordable, effective, and rapid viral hepatitis diagnostics, that most closely meet communities where they are, in pursuit of viral hepatitis elimination.
Bring the voice of people with lived experience to the table in developing strategies, activities, and tactics to achieve our advocacy goals.
Membership:
The Working Group is coordinated by the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR). The Working Group is composed of advocates, clinicians, community-based organizations, people with lived experience, and researchers. Membership is open to anyone from these communities who are committed to advancing the Working Group’s goals.
To join the Working Group, email Adrienne Simmons (adrienne@nvhr.org). After joining, members will be added to a Google Group (hepdiagnostics@googlegroups.com) and receive a calendar invite, as well as access to a Google Drive.
Meeting Schedule:
The Working Group meets monthly via Zoom on the 4th Thursday at 3:00 pm Eastern. All Working Group members are encouraged to participate in as many meetings as possible. Notes are provided for those unable to attend.

Scientific, Public Health and Lived Experience Rationale for Expanded and Early Hep B Treatment
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:00
Scientific, Public Health and Lived Experience Rationale for Expanded and Early Hep B Treatment (Hepatitis B Foundation and ICE-HBV)
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 4 – 5 PM
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Description:
Join us for a moderated panel discussion exploring the scientific evidence, public health perspectives and lived experiences supporting the expansion of Hep B treatment guidelines. This webinar is part of the broad dissemination of two recently published papers in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology on expanded and earlier treatment of Hep B. It is co-hosted by the Hep B Foundation and the International Coalition to Eliminate Hep B (ICE-HBV) and will feature authors from each paper.

CME/CNE/CEU | Hep C Treatment in People of Reproductive Age, Pregnancy and Children (Empire Liver Foundation)
2025-10-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Treatment in People of Reproductive Age, Pregnancy and Children
Thursdays, October 23 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit offered per webinar
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Description:
This training is designed to educate clinical providers on current Hep C screening and treatment guidelines for people of reproductive age, pregnant people and children.
Objectives:

​Explain changes in Hep C epidemiology nationally, including among people of childbearing age and pregnant people
Recall current Hep C screening and treatment guidelines for people of childbearing age, pregnant people and children
Describe the risk of gestational parent-to-child transmission of Hep C
Understand the impact of Hep C on pregnancy

Speaker:
Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE, Weill Cornell Medicine
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Hep C Intervention Symposium (International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users)
2025-10-24 09:30 - 15:00
Hep C Intervention Implementation Symposium
Friday, October 24 | 9:30 AM – 3 PM
Location: Aloft Chicago Mag Mile (243 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States)
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Description:
Join the International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) for this symposium focusing on the practical implementation of evidence-based interventions for Hep C such as point-of-care testing, peer support, care navigation, telehealth and case finding.
This symposium is intended for anyone interested in implementing or scaling up interventions for Hep C in their service setting, including healthcare providers, community members and policymakers from a variety of settings, e.g. primary care, drug and alcohol services, corrections, outreach, homelessness, mental health, needle and syringe services & health departments.
The symposium will showcase good practice interventions and models of care, highlighting key research, challenges and learnings in a collaborative coaching environment, with the aim of supporting participants to develop or enhance their own models of Hep C care.
Objectives:

Understand evidence-based interventions demonstrated to enhance the Hep C care cascade
Understand the Hep C care cascade and be able to identify areas for enhancement in service delivery (including case finding and linkage to care)
Describe how a range of interventions work and how they can be implemented to enhance models of Hep C and integrated HIV care and overcome barriers to case finding, testing, diagnosis and linkage to care
Identify suitable interventions to enhance service delivery
Analyze barriers of implementing successful interventions and how to overcome them

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Implementing Hep C Point-of-Care RNA Testing & Test-and-Treat Models (NATAP)
2025-10-24 12:30 - 14:30
Implementing Hep C Point-of-Care RNA Testing & Test-and-Treat Models
Friday, October 24 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
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Description:
Join National Aids Treatment Advocacy Project (NATAP) for an insightful and interactive webinar aimed at implementing Hep C point-of-care RNA testing and test-and-treat models.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, you will be able to:

Hep C Point-of-Care RNA Testing
Simplified Hep C Testing
Implementing Test-and-Treat Models
Community-based Hep C testing and treatment
Improving Hep C treatment access in people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs

Speaker:
Jennifer Price, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Division of GI/Hepatology Director, UCSF Viral Hepatitis Center
Accreditation:
This nursing continuing professional development activity has been approved by the North Carolina Nurses Association, accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Attendees will receive 2 hours.
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